Dutch Soup Tureens

A very nicely made 18th century Kangxi tureen. Redecorated in Europe. Old inventory number at the base. There was a small yellow sticker at the lid, which is removed now. We take a look at Amsterdams Bont porcelain from China. A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain from ca 1680-1740 that was partly decorated in Europe. Because mainstream Chinese collectors have yet to discover the historical significance of these wares they are relatively easy to find in Holland. While also being highly interesting and of often super quality and with an amazing array of decorations. Amsterdams Bont is a name given to porcelain partly decorated in the Netherlands (most likely in cities like Delft, Haarlem, Makkum). Because Amsterdam was at this moment in time the trade centre of the western world and also of the porcelain trade a lot of this over enamelling was probably commissioned by Amsterdam merchants, to reap higher profits on otherwise boring Chinese wares. The name Amsterdam Bont probably derives from the fact that these type of decorated ware was sold by Amsterdam Merchants. Amsterdam Bont consists of either blanc or under glaze blue decorated Chinese porcelain of basic quality, that was later enhanced with red and sometimes other colours in the Netherlands. It must not be mistaken for other type of Chinese & Japanese blanc wares decorated in Europe. Those we simply call European Decorated Chinese porcelain. Amsterdam Bont really is easily recognisable by its colour and style. An interesting side note is that a similar process of overdecorating with red was done in London in more or less the same colours. Method of manufacturing. This enhancemend was done on “petit feux” or small fire at a lower temperature. This technique of baking enamels on a lower temperature that was perfected in the Delft around 1670-1680 to compete with the colourfull Japanese porcelain of the time. At the turn of the 17th c Chinese porcelain...

English creamware covered soup tureen and stand, Wedgwood, circa 1790. Impressed Wedgwood.

19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with lid.

Meissen porcelain lidded tureen with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Lid modelled with flowers and foliage. 1920s. Measures: 22 x 13 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped...

20th Century Faiancas Belo Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Leaf Soup Tureen with Lid and Underplate. Features a charming and sculptural cabbage-form ceramic soup tureen with matching lid...

Fanciful Fruit: English Derby Porcelain Strawberry Tureen and Cover This is an exceptionally charming and highly decorative example of English soft-paste porcelain, identified as a ...

A late 18th century French ceramic soup tureen in the whimsical form of a duck, hand painted and glazed in vibrant naturalistic colors. The modeled feathers, webbed feet, and express...

Stoneware soup tureen with lid and ladle. The ladle is a combination of stoneware with a wood stem.

A lovely collection of 5 white tureens with Lids. EACH ONE IS UNIQUE. The sizes ranges from 11 – 12 diameter to 10 – 12 High. This set would be the perfect start to a kitchen sideboa...

A lovely collection of 5 white tureens with Lids. EACH ONE IS UNIQUE. The sizes ranges from 11 – 12 diameter to 10 – 12 High. This set would be the perfect s...

This stunning antique French soup tureen is a true masterpiece of 19th-century faience craftsmanship. Complete with its original lid and underplate, the set is richly adorned with ha...

Derby Porcelain Large Botanical Soup Tureen, Cover & Stand, Circa 1815-25 The Derby porcelain soup tureen, cover and stand are finely painted with exuberantly styled groupings of fl...